Source: Yaw Preko
Ghana has reaffirmed its strategic support for the Africa Economic Forum following a high-level meeting held in Accra aimed at advancing Africa’s economic leadership agenda. The engagement brought together key figures from the Forum’s leadership and advisory bodies to chart a path toward positioning Africa as a central player in the evolving global economic landscape.
Among the prominent participants were former President John Agyekum Kufuor, who serves on the Strategic Advisory Board of the Forum; Akwasi Opong-Fosu, former minister and Chairman of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre; and Abraham Dwuma Odoom, former Deputy Minister of Health and Executive Board Member of the Forum.
Discussions centred on strengthening the Forum’s strategic direction, deepening partnerships, and accelerating efforts to position it as Africa’s leading platform for investment, policy dialogue, and cross-border collaboration.
The meeting underscores Ghana’s enduring commitment to Pan-African ideals and its pivotal role in driving the continent’s economic and political development. Widely regarded as a hub for Pan-African thought and action, Ghana continues to amplify Africa’s voice on the global stage.
A spokesperson for the Forum emphasised the importance of strong leadership and collaboration in shaping the continent’s future.
“The future of Africa must be defined by Africans—through strong institutions, bold leadership, and strategic cooperation,” the spokesperson noted, adding that the Forum aims to translate this vision into practical outcomes through investment promotion and policy alignment.
The Africa Economic Forum remains committed to building a world-class platform that connects Africa to global capital, ideas, and opportunities, while ensuring the continent plays a defining role in the emerging global economic order.
